With rising production costs and rigid specifications, it takes heavy-duty vibrating equipment to meet the challenge – big-capacity, cost-cutting, hard-working Deister screens and feeders – customized to fit the application. Ruggedly built and requiring minimal maintenance, Deister screens and feeders deliver dependable production even under the most adverse operating conditions or when handling the most abrasive materials.
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IMAA Honors Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch
The Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association (IMAA) on Feb. 1 named Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch as the 2023 Honorary Aggie at its annual Winter Workshops. The award recognizes a non-industry member who makes an exceptional contribution to the Indiana aggregates industry.
Read MoreMSHA Reports on December 2022 Fatality
MSHA reported that on Dec. 16, 2022, a contract mechanic at Signal Peak Silica of Atascosa in Poteet, Texas, died while removing the counterweight of an excavator, when it fell and struck him.
Read MoreCDE Appoints Teague Vice President of Sales
CDE has hired Joe Teague as its new vice president of sales in the Americas. He joins the company during an exciting period as CDE continues to expand its presence in the market following the recent announcement that it was recruiting candidates for its business development manager and customer relationship manager roles. In his role, Teague will bring renewed momentum…
Read MoreUSGS: Nonfuel Mineral Production Jumps $3.6 Billion in 2022
U.S. mines produced approximately $98.2 billion in nonfuel mineral commodities in 2022 – an estimated $3.6 billion increase over the 2021 revised total of $94.6 billion, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Read MoreHolcim US Unites Legacy Brands in Mid-Atlantic Region
Holcim US announced plans to unite its legacy brands in the Mid-Atlantic region. The regional rebrand will advance Holcim’s innovative ideas to build progress for people in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area, while maintaining the existing teams and products responsible for unmatched customer satisfaction.
Read MorePACA Offering Field Testing Certification Examinations
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) announced it is offering certification examinations for those interested in earning their American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I certification. ACI-certified technicians are in high demand. Certification is awarded to candidates who can demonstrate the technical knowledge and ability to properly perform seven basic field tests on freshly mixed…
Read MoreHighway Construction Up 8.6% in 2022
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during December 2022 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,809.8 billion, 0.4% (± 0.8%) below the revised November estimate of $1,817.3 billion. The December figure is 7.7% (±1.2%) above the December 2021 estimate of $1,681.0 billion.
Read MoreThe Rock Products Market Composite
Feb. 1, 2023 – The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) – in its just-released Mineral Commodity Summaries 2023 report – estimates that 2022 total aggregates production will come in at approximately 2.46 billion metric tons per year (Gt), approximately 1% higher than 2021; with an additional 230 million metric tons (Mt) coming from the cement, gypsum, industrial sand and lime sectors. Each…
Read MoreBridgestone’s IntelliTire Provides the Tool Kit
An advanced real-time tire pressure and temperature monitoring solution for nearly any off-the-road tire from any tire manufacturer that is 49-in. or smaller, Bridgestone’s IntelliTire provides the tool kit for commercial fleets in the quarry, aggregate, and construction off-the-road applications to reduce tire costs, increase labor productivity and improve fleet safety. IntelliTire helps technicians work smarter while improving transparency for…
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